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A N T H I L L : N A T U R E ’ S

A R C H I T E C T U R A L
M A R V E L

PRESENTED
BY:PRANALI BHUNGE
CLASS:B.ARCH, SEM:3
SUBJECT:E.L.A
INTRODUCTION
• Ant hills are complex structures
built by ants for shelter and
colony organization.

• They serve as homes, nurseries,


food storage areas, and defensive
structures.

• Studying ant hills helps us


understand nature’s engineering
and environmental impact.
W H AT I S A N A N T H I L L ?

• • An ant hill is a mound of soil, sand,


or other materials built by ants.

• • It serves as an entrance to an
underground network of tunnels and
chambers.

• • Different species build different


types of ant hills, depending on
climate and terrain.
STRUCTURE OF AN ANT
HILL
• Externally visible mound provides
protection and temperature control.
• Internal chambers include:

• - Queen’s chamber (center of


reproduction)
• - Worker ant tunnels (used for
movement)
• - Nursery (where larvae are raised)
• - Food storage chambers (containing
harvested food)
HOW ANTS BUILD ANT
HILLS
• Ants use soil, sand, leaves, and their
saliva to construct the structure.
• Workers carry tiny particles and place
them strategically to form tunnels and
chambers.
• The process involves:
• - Digging tunnels and chambers
underground
• - Reinforcing walls using saliva and
organic matter
• - Constant maintenance to prevent
collapses
TYPES OF ANT HILLS

• Sand mounds: Built in loose soil,


common in deserts.
• Mud structures: Created in damp
environments, often reinforced
with organic material.
• Leaf-based ant hills: Built using
plant materials, mainly by weaver
ants.
• Underground nests: Complex
networks of tunnels without visible
mounds.
ROLE OF ANT HILLS IN THE
ECOSYSTEM
• Soil Aeration: Ant tunnels improve soil
quality by increasing oxygen flow.
• Decomposition: Ants break down
organic matter, contributing to the
ecosystem.
• Habitat: Provides shelter to other small
creatures like beetles and worms.
• Agriculture Impact: Some species help
plants by spreading seeds, while others
can be pests.
ANT HILL ENGINEERING &
BIOMIMICRY
• Architects study ant hills to
design climate-efficient buildings.

• Example: The Eastgate Centre in


Zimbabwe uses passive cooling,
inspired by termite mounds.

• Ant colonies demonstrate


efficiency in resource distribution,
influencing urban planning.
THANK YOU

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